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Sony WH-1000XM4 Review

Name: Sony WH-1000XM4
Brand: Sony
Price: 19990 INR
Availability: InStock

₹19,990

Updated Jun 2026

audio

coding

portability

Quick Verdict

Student Score: 92/100

✅ Buy if

• Audio quality is a priority
• You code daily and need a smooth dev experience
• You carry your gear across campus

❌ Skip if

• You want heavy AAA gaming
• Raw specs aren't a priority for you
• You're always near a charger

🎯 Best for

audio

coding

portability

Overview

The Sony WH-1000XM4 is one of the few headphones that genuinely earns its ANC reputation in real student environments: library noise, canteen chatter through thin walls, air conditioning drone. The XM4's noise cancellation isn't just 'okay' — it's impressively effective across everyday campus scenarios. Tested across overnight trains, airports, and extended campus use, the 30-hour battery realistically means charging once a week.

Student Score

Score breakdown

How we score →

Performance94

Battery96

Value82

Portability78

Pros

Best ANC in class — kills hostel noise, canteen sounds, and lecture hall chatter
30-hour battery with ANC on
Multipoint: connected to laptop + phone simultaneously
Folds flat — fits in a college bag without a hard case

Cons

No USB-C high-res audio (wired only at 3.5mm)
Touch controls take getting used to
XM5 is out but pricier — XM4 hits the sweet spot

Verdict

For students who study in shared spaces where concentration is hard, the WH-1000XM4 is worth every rupee of the ₹20K. Nothing at this price matches its ANC performance. The multipoint connection (laptop + phone simultaneously) is a daily-use feature, not a gimmick. The XM5 exists but costs more for a questionable upgrade. At current pricing, the XM4 is the recommendation.